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The Red Clay Strays - If I Didn't Know You (Official Video)
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- Published on Mar 16, 2026
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Credits:
Director: Matthew Coleman
Starring: Matt Rife & Mariah Morse
EP: Wyatt Whitaker, Andrew Gallo
Director of Photography: Andrew Fronczak
1st AC: Harrison Wayne
Gaffer: Alphonse Silvestri
Key Grip: Robert Bevis
Production Coordinator: Ethan Roche
BTS: Cameron Driskill
Sound: Gianni Gambuzza
Security: Langston "Lucky" Newton
Editor: Matthew Coleman & Peter Samuels
Color: Arianna Shining Star
Sound Design / Mixer: Shawn Gough
Label: RCA Records
Commissioner: Court Dunn
RCA Creative: Decker Lavely
#TheRedClayStrays #IfIDidntKnowYou #HBYCO
Me *thinking I could do this* "I like your-" (gets pepper sprayed).
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
😂
Never know till you try though 😅
😂😂😂
That girl does not take the bus!!😂😂😂 with her Louis Vuitton bag!😂😂😂
Assuming its real. Most people are carrying fakes
She taking the bus to afford the next bag 😂
Oh girl, she probably got that at Ross
she would cuz that shi from temu
I took the bus with my REAL LV bag
When she asks, "are you getting off at this stop?", the answer is "I am today."
For sure came to the comments to say the same.😂
This is the only comment that matters. Thanks.
Exactly.
Yep
you're wrong he's headed to a destination it would be meant to be if they were headed the same way
Matt rife is out here giving unrealistic expectations for people who take public transportation
😂😂😂
For realllllll
😕 I used to ride the bus a lot
And she isn't? Lol
😂
"Yes, this is my stop too!". There, solved it.
Lol 😂
Song was too long for that.
“Buzz and woody should have just been good friends first instead of not getting along” - this guy
But it wasn’t his stop…
finally he moved his mouth and noone laughed
Matt looking like a spoof eminem from 2000s.
No he doesnt not every guy with bleached hair looks like em
I just road the bus, and this did not happen at all. But a homeless guy with no teeth yelled at me, and I couldn't tell you why. So I mean same energy, right?
😂
Rode*
😂 Sounds about right
Homeless guy is singing this song right now...thinking about you.
Ahhhh McMuffin!!
As someone who has to take public transit regularly, ain't no way the bus is waiting that long at a stop for them to chit chat.
That’s the part of this you find the least believable??? Lol
@Spudsmachenzie1 10000000%
It's made-up you know, a music video...what's with everyone?
@TheTataNini No shit. You don't say. I thought this was a documentary or something...
Nothing about this video is realistic lol. Two Blondies hit it off maybe. What happens when Indian or Asian hits on her…? She busting out the pepper spray. lol.
Also who picks up a gurl from behind her seat lol. Having her turn her body to flirt with you. Ain’t no girl gonna twist her body for you for 10mins (not unless youre Matt rife that is)
2 people that good looking would never be on public transportation at the same time lol
@JFRJFRJFRJFRJFR this has nothing to do with nordic countries ... beauty is everywhere
Nah
OK
In South Africa it happens all the time but the girl ignores the guy coz he doesn't have a car 😂
Matt rife is good looking? Damn the standards are in the toilet lol
Matthew CRUSHED this!! Thank yall for having me be apart of something so beautiful!
Top Band 🤝 Top Comedian
I love you Matt and I’m actually so happy your in the music video ❤
You're the best Matt!!!!!
How you gunna refer to yourself in 3rd and 1st person in the same sentence. This would only make sense if Matt and his editor were sitting next to each other. Which is gay.
You absolutely crushed this!
3:26 that showed the amount of things we miss paying attention to our phones
And our books
3:20**
I think you mean at 3:16
Damn. Facts!
Fr
recognising Matt Rife in a music video thumbnail is wild, he's been a great comedian :) Hats off to him!
It’s why I clicked the video. Thought I saw a thumbnail of Matt rife and had to double check lol.
Best band on the planet right now - so grateful for your music 🙏
Absolutely.
Agree.
Its so nice to hear story telling again in music. We need REAL music. REAL musicians. Its so good!
I only just discovered them this year.
😂 This is shit
Smart on their part for having Matt in this! I personally would have never clicked on this video but glad I did.. great track
Same! Lol.
Matt's what got me to click as well. He nailed this.
I know. I was like Matt Rife is in a band?
Same here. Glad I found it though ❤
Same! 😂
one of the hardest things a man will ever go through is loving someone and never being loved in return
That is the stupidest fucking thing I've ever heard. The hardest thing you'll ever do is be vulnerable and allow yourself to be soft for women. You can move the fuck on and find something else. We don't OWE you love.
I’ll take unrealistic encounters on a bus for $500
So that wasn’t a real encounter? Well I’ll be damed!!!!!
There are no $500 clues 🤓
@Anon_uhh_Moose Any more..... they did used to have $500 clues in the first round. Still not sure why this would be considered an unrealistic encounters though, I met plenty of people on a bus.
@MelanieLippold-e4c the current format has been in place over 20 years
Yes 😂
3:49 my mind immediately goes to catastrophic thoughts: "please don't get hit by a car!!"
Yeah!!!
YES! :D :D ::D D
Same
Me too…those band era MV traumatise us fr🤣
if one of them dies Imma be so pissed
I haven't been on a public bus since college, but I know women like that don't ride the bus 😂
Bro, no one that looks THAT good rides the bus😂
"bro..."
@ilikefIagslol
@ilikefIagsyou like flags, you’re a flagget
As a regular bus rider myself.... that's false.
Well the last time girl that looked like that rode public transportation cot stabbed in the neck for being white. So there's that.
Clicked because of Matt. Stayed for the song. Fell in love with the band because of the Scriptures. Very impressed.
👀 this song is terrible….
If you ever get the chance go see them in concert, one of the best ive been to!
@titan_six Verdict: Subjective. ❌
Accurate 😂😂📌 for a second I thought Matt was in a band 😅
Lol! SAME!! Great song!!!
This song will be played at many weddings, just like their song Wondering Why. These guys are awesome.
My inner voice was shouting "get off the damn bus!"
Great job by Matt Rife, hopefully we get to see more acting from him in the future.
We've seen more than enough. He can stick to standup
@cptlatham6126his acting is better than his on stage stuff which isn’t stand up comedy, it’s considered crowd work
@cptlatham6126For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; that he was buried; that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures
1 Corinthians 15:3
Check his IMDb
@cptlatham6126ths isn't the channel to spew your hate ma'am.
Not used to seeing Matt being serious, focused and even sad 😮❤
Loved this performance. And of course, the song is amazing ❤
Matt did a fantastic job. I'm a huge fan.
He is a good actor
@FlorrieFlow21His facial expressions even in his comedy shows can tell an entire story. This video proves what else he has to offer. I felt every emotion that was meant to be here.
That’s what the blonde hair was for!!!! 0:19
The city bus is gonna have a different crowd now.
These guys never miss, Red Clay all day.
Hey 👋 there how's your day going..? It's really a great song 🥰❤️
Lol this is totally what public transport is like
4:01 Matt pulled a Peter Parker move and chased a bus 😂
0:42 She lied. 😁
😂😂
Hahahaha
Yes she did
The brunette hair is best
I actually fw his blonde
I wish I could like this comment 25 times 😂😅
Matt Matt Matt... how many times have I called you??? Great acting debut. Came for him but stayed for the song... it's great. Also the girl is gorgeoussss
Matt Rife is really about that music video life
4:14 bro he didnt thank the bus driver hahahaha
I get shy thanking the bus drivers 😢
I was keeping his eye on the hole. I mean goal *cough
😂😂😂yeah he thinks he's the big deal.. this mf is gay😂😂
😂hahaha I think it's a Canadian thing 🇨🇦✨️
Rookie movie mistake
Another Red Clay Strays hit! Beautiful.
I was so focused on the story line that I had to start it over to listen to the lyrics. This is great
Same here
Hey 👋 there how's your day going..? It's really a great song 🥰❤️
Actually a beautiful story told here. None of the sex and baloney that most people boil relationships down to. This is about love, the pursuit of it, and the unbeatable feeling of loving someone who loves you back.
Praise God that good music and decency is making a comeback. God bless the Red Clay Strays and both Matts for this wonderful celebration of life and love.
i pray for it everyday, i remember my papa, complaining that todays music is just the same 25 words on repeat.
I started to listen to music in different languages for i can still love music for music and not the lyrics themselves.
Yes👍💯
Maybe some it will actually rub off on Matt. That would be the best thing ever.
Beautifully said
So cute he ran fast asf😂😂
This the same sh I be doing on my gym crush that I never talk to. 🤣
Wow wasn’t expecting Matt in a Red Clays music video 🔥
Definitely wasn't expecting to see him acting with his ex girlfriend who loves using the N-word with the hard-R in it, either... really cool guys! :/
Matt Rife's name sounds like if you asked Scooby Doo what insurance he has.
Womp womp womp
I cant get this out my mind now 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
This makes me think about the William Dafoe bit on How I Met Your Mother where they're talking about what his name sounds like. I've never heard that man's name the same way since
Music video reminds me of that movie On the line with Lance Bass. 2001 classic ‼️‼️‼️
If You're here in the early ones 'cause of RUclips randomly recommended this to you like me that means Cheers mate! you have a great music taste...
Being able to recognise Matt in a music video just shows how far he's come....wow! Hats off to him appearing in this great song.
Matt ,you should consider acting..i think you're tailored for that too.
Love Red Clay Strays. Their gospel music especially reminds me of the music I heard when my grandmother took me to church. Some of the best times of my life.
Hello 👋 I'm watching from Bangkok Thailand and you?
Bro hats off to Matthew for directing this masterpiece of a story. What a great visual to enrich the lyrics. Job well done across the board 🙌🏻
Man thanks for making me feel like I've never actually been loved
I cried.. 😢❤ such a wonderful song that honestly depects old school love or fashion on what a person would do and go through for LOVE.. one more thing.. MATT RIFE NAILED IT, BRUH..... WOW!!!
Matt Rife, you crushed it!
Thank you so much dear for being an amazing 😍 fan
So did Matthew!!
@MattRife-d8s6mtell Matthew he needs to go more acting!!
Matt rife out here getting into music videos, and going to the gym like he wasnt getting hit on enough 😂😂😂
Opening new music from them is like Christmas you never really know what it’s gonna be but you know it’s gonna be amazing
The Red Clay Strays NEVER disappoint!!!! This track is PURE GOLD!!!
I just love this video so much...its how people used to be back in the day. Talking, getting to know each-other and becoming friends (or lovers) Amazing!!!!
I love this band EVERY SINGLE SONG. Please dont ever change. Your band is truly special❤️
Unrealistic expectation regarding the level of folks you meet on public busses.😂
Banger of a song, though.
Loved the content, keep it coming!
I'M MOSTLY ON TELEGRAMS, USING THE USERNAME BELOW 👇
@mattrifeprivt1
That’s my username
I got to say this, there is currently in music that no band this talented in song writing and performing. This is simply the best band on the planet. And their Christians who are not afraid to share the lord.
Look up Steven Wilson Jr
OK, i did, not my cup of tea, but I am a fan of Americana but he’s not IMO even in the same realm as the RSCs.
What a fricken awesome video! Love Matt Rife. Great story. It was like a short film. Love the song too!
Hello 👋 I'm watching from Bangkok Thailand and you?
@wongAlfred-u1bwashington state, U.S. 😁
@wezylinn hello dear good morning from here how are you doing?
@wezylinn hello 👋
Incredible song and the band is amazing with its own unique talent plus the video is wonderful and entertaining i look forward to hear and watch more in the future
Another great song from RCS soon to be added to every wedding planners playlist !!
Guard your heart. For out of it flows the wellspring of life.
Proverbs 4:23
This!
AMEN
Amen to that
Amen
I was so focused on the video that I didn't listen to the lyrics lol let me go listen without looking now 😂
Every song I hear from RCS is a brand new hit to me. Amazing songs and vocals. Wow.
0:50 absolutely did not expect to see Matt Rife pop up in this video, these boys just get it
He’s literally the thumbnail
@Laidbackskater91 I didn't see the thumbnail before posting this, I came straight from the notification bar, and that still doesn't prepare me for him to show up so randomly in a band that hasn't really gotten the recognition they deserve yet video
Temu Matt rife
Hello William, how are you doing?
Another great hit! Beautiful song and video. Well done!
I just love the sentiment in this song ! And Matt's video, including the actors, captured the heart of it so well. Absolutely adore the song and the video. Great job, guys. Again. May there be thousands more "agains".................
Matt Rife turning up in a Red Clays music video was not on my 2026 bingo card but then here we are
This was beyond beautiful ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Jesus Loves yall have a Blessed day 🙏❤️
It's like Matt is re-enacting that Kim Congdon stalker from Kill Tony haha
Music video of the year already 🔥
What a beautiful story
Hey 👋 there how's your day going..? It's really a great song 🥰❤️
This is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes, its just beautiful...
Awesome song!!!!! By far the best song by the the Red Clay Strays. Matt Rife great job.
2:59 sitting at the bar solo is too relatable…I ended up finding her at the gym😂
Thought this comment would of had the most likes!😂
@ALIENBOIBRED sorry, but this is just hurting me
WOULD HAVE WOULDVE
@darshan_dhabaleWould've
@LoneWolf-io5sn yeah I get it, but come on it is so much better than "would of"
My husband calls me , his “ Sunflower eyes Goddess!” Love him so much!!!
I LOVE this so MUCH!!!!!!
4:55 wait RCA is still a thing, let alone put out music and not just tube tvs and remotes
Samething I said. Saw “RCA” and had me baffled.😂😂
Awesome video, looking forward to the next one!
The best way i can describe listening to a new song of yours is like falling in love
This is the most beautiful song ever
Beautiful that they're actually a couple.
Yep, both are gorgeous!
were* apparently 😢
Please, PLEASE, don’t let anyone commercialize y’aw! Y’all are a genre all your own!!! Please don’t mess that up! Don’t let the higher-ups tell you what to do, do what you want, every time! Y’awl are the Ultimate!!’! Stick with your roots! 😉♥️♥️
It took me entirely too long to realize that was Matt Rife. I then second guessed myself and had to come to the comments lol. The Red Clay Strays don't miss with their music. Always makes you feel something. Even if you didn't want to.
That's his real life girlfriend as well, Mariah Morse.
Your comment is spot on, their songs make you feel something deep inside!
@scottmichaels12apparently no longer. That’s the word under his own comment in the replies. 😢
INCREDIBLE!! I FEEL this song through all of me! Goosebumps, tears and a smile! My new FAVORITE! ❤
Glorious! Beautiful
This reminds me of an old love song how finding someone and dating used to be.
CAN’T WAIT FOR NEXT ALBUM!!!
The first 10 I ever saw take the bus....... was in this music video.
Rarely do i see a music video i really like, but this one was great! A 98 minute RomCom packed into a 5 minute song summary, well done!
They both look like they have had insane amount of work done on their faces.
She looks his mom 🤷♀️
Great tips, thanks for sharing!
I’m bawling. This is so so beautiful. Thank you
Video wasn’t 30sec in and I was laughing 😂
Well i wasn’t expecting to cry this morning
I am not at all surprised that I cried and smiled through this...almost from the first word of the song! So, so good! Well done! Definitely gonna be one of my favorites of y'alls!
I was listening while washing dishes and I heard Matt Rife's voice and said "No Way"!!
A blonde Matt Rife in a Red Clay Strays video was not on my radar ever!!
EVERYONE was screaming GET OFF THE BUS.
When fate presents you opportunities you gotta seize them. I meet my wife by taking a shot fearing I would fail. I was going through a 2 year divorce battle and had sworn off ever getting married again. I made a phone call at work and knew instantly that Angela was meant for me. "Every man's an island until a good woman calls him home" was PERFECTLY written!!!!
I truly wish my wife was still here. I think she would've loved this song. I hope she hears it in the afterlife and knows I love her forever.
Hopefully I get to see you guys someday when you come home to South Alabama!
Edit: I edited this several times. Every time I listen to this song it moves me.
Don't be afraid to chase love fellas. I'm 55 and things are different than when I meet my wife 26 years ago, but there are good women out there. When they cross your path don't let them just walk away.
This was unexpectedly great.
Another fire song from RCS!!
As a Red Sox fan. I 100% can confirm that the Mookie Betts trade was indeed, a salary dump.
Ive lived this many of times... you never forget their smile
What an absolute gem of a song and a perfect video. Well done RCS, Matthew, and Matt.